Forest birding habitat

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestLakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, and American Wigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

6/1/20266042 Shallow Ford Road, Temple, Texas, US (31.055, -97.414)4 observed

Cliff x Cave Swallow (hybrid)

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota x fulva

5/30/2026Fort Cavazos--Cantonment (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/29/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/28/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)2 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)6 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/27/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

25/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

35/30/2026

White-winged Dove

25/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

25/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/30/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/30/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

25/30/2026

Carolina Wren

25/30/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/30/2026

House Finch

25/30/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

45/30/2026

Field Sparrow

25/30/2026

Painted Bunting

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area include Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.